5.0 rating • 1,400+ customers served

    Dryer Not Heating Repair in Santa Monica

    Same-day service available | $59 diagnostic — FREE with repair | 90-day warranty

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    Santa Monica blends beachside living with urban sophistication—from the historic homes of the north-of-Montana neighborhood to the modern condos along Wilshire and the eclectic bungalows of Ocean Park. When it comes to dryer repair, a dryer not heating keeps our vans busy in this part of town. TruePro's technicians arrive in Santa Monica with fully stocked vans so most repairs are completed on the first visit.

    What Our Customers Say

    5.0•1,400+ customers served
    "Found the heating element had a break in it. Replaced the whole assembly and it dries perfectly now. Highly recommend TruePro."
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    Carlos M.

    Santa Monica

    1 month ago
    "Diagnosed a bad gas valve coil set. Replaced the coils and the dryer heats consistently again. Couldn't be happier with the service."
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    Eric B.

    Santa Monica

    3 weeks ago
    "Found the exhaust vent was kinked behind the dryer. Rerouted it and drying time dropped significantly. Really impressed with how fast they worked."
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    Omar Z.

    Santa Monica

    3 days ago

    What's Happening & What to Do Now

    Common Symptoms

    • Drum spins but air is cold
    • Takes 2–3 cycles to dry
    • Burnt smell or tripped breaker

    Safe Checks You Can Try

    • Clean lint screen and check vent for blockage
    • Verify cycle not on 'air fluff'

    Stop Using If:

    you smell burning, see smoke, or the cabinet becomes excessively hot

    Pricing & Time to Fix

    Repair TypePrice Range
    Heating element (electric)$150–$350
    Thermal fuse / thermostat$75–$300
    Gas igniter$100–$250

    Parts + labor. Informational only—not a binding quote.

    $59 diagnostic — credited toward repair if you approve.

    Typical Fix Time

    45–120 min

    Common Parts

    heating element, thermal fuse, igniter (gas)

    $59 diagnostic — FREE with repair
    Usually same‑ or next‑day service

    Brands We Service

    Our technicians are trained and experienced with all major appliance brands

    Whirlpool
    Maytag
    Samsung
    LG
    GE
    Kenmore

    Ready When You Need Us

    Usually same‑ or next‑day service

    Fast Response

    Most repairs completed in a single visit

    90-Day Warranty

    All parts and labor covered

    Upfront Pricing

    Written quote before we start

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The most common causes are a blown thermal fuse, a burned-out heating element, or failed gas valve coils (gas dryers). A blown thermal fuse is almost always caused by a restricted exhaust vent — so the fix should include checking the vent, not just replacing the fuse. Our $59 diagnostic covers the full heating circuit and vent check.

    Absolutely. A restricted vent causes the dryer to overheat internally, which blows the thermal fuse — a safety device that cuts power to the heating circuit. Our tech replaces the fuse and checks the vent condition so the new fuse doesn't blow again. Vent cleaning can be done during the same visit.

    Running a dryer without heat won't cause immediate danger, but if the cause is a restricted vent, continued use could be a fire hazard. And drying clothes without heat takes much longer, which puts extra wear on the drum, motor, and belt. Better to fix the root cause than to work around it.

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